Pump tracks are great for when the kids want to go for a bike ride but Mamma does not! The pump track here at Richards Reserve in Coburg is made up of 2 connected loops, like the number 8, meaning the kids can change up their route and makes for easy overtaking. There’s some benches and seats around the track to get comfortable on while supervising, and tables and BBQs if the kids work up a real hunger after their ride or you want to make a day of it!

Check out the sign for the rules and expectations and you can also find some tips for those on proper BMX or dirt jump push bikes.

You’ll know your kid’s riding level best, Mamma likes to bring her little ones down here for a ride during school hours, as it’s more likely to not being used by older riders. Mamma’s 2 and 3 year old have loved coming here ever since they were tall enough for balance bikes. Naturally, both kids have had a few falls here over the years, but we’ve always got our helmets on and it’s never anything a quick hug or pat on the back can’t fix.

Richard Reserve is also home to the Coburg velodrome and cycling club, which is where you’ll find toilets open during the day to use. Always handy!